Segregation is key to solid waste management in Kathmandu. Here’s how you can segregate your waste like a pro

Solid waste is a result of human activity that tends to grow in tandem with fast urbanisation, rising living standards, and shifting consumption habits. The management of growing volumes of solid waste has become a serious concern in many cities including Kathmandu and it is putting enormous strain on municipal services and also people.

But, experts argue solid waste management burden can be effectively lessened if you segregate waste at your home. Realising the same, the Kathmandu metropolitan city has recently announced that it will now start to penalise the households if they do not segregate their waste .